Washington, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Adrian Smith issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's move to increase foreign beef imports:
"As Nebraska's ranchers continue to recover from the historic wildfires this spring-amid an ongoing drought-they need market certainty. With cattle inventory at 75-year lows, we must focus on policies which empower ranchers to rebuild our domestic herd.
While I acknowledge the administration's efforts to address consumers' concerns, providing certainty for America's hardworking ranchers is essential. Moving forward, ...